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investigatory

in·ves·ti·gate
I i

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [in-ves-ti-geyt]
    • /ɪnˈvɛs tɪˌgeɪt/
    • /ɪnˈves.tɪ.ɡə.tɪv/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-ves-ti-geyt]
    • /ɪnˈvɛs tɪˌgeɪt/

Definitions of investigatory word

  • verb with object investigatory to examine, study, or inquire into systematically; search or examine into the particulars of; examine in detail. 1
  • verb with object investigatory to search out and examine the particulars of in an attempt to learn the facts about something hidden, unique, or complex, especially in an attempt to find a motive, cause, or culprit: The police are investigating the murder. 1
  • verb without object investigatory to make inquiry, examination, or investigation. 1
  • noun investigatory Aimed at investigating; investigative. 1
  • adjective investigatory researching or examining 1
  • adjective investigatory Investigatory means the same as investigative. 0
See all 6 definitions of investigatory

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Origin of investigatory

First appearance:

before 1500
One of the 26% oldest English words
1500-10; < Latin investīgātus, past participle of investīgāre to follow a trail, search out. See in-2, vestige, -ate1

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Parts of speech for Investigatory

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Investigatory

investigatory popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

investigatory usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for investigatory

adj investigatory

  • searching — examining carefully or thoroughly: a searching inspection.
  • questioning — indicating or implying a question: a questioning tone in her voice.
  • interrogative — of, relating to, or conveying a question.
  • interested — having an interest in something; concerned: Interested members will meet at noon.
  • prying — that pries; looking or searching curiously.

adjective investigatory

  • curious — eager to learn; inquisitive
  • examining — Inspect (someone or something) in detail to determine their nature or condition; investigate thoroughly.
All 21 Synonyms of investigatory

Antonyms for investigatory

adj investigatory

  • disinterested — unbiased by personal interest or advantage; not influenced by selfish motives: a disinterested decision by the referee.
  • incurious — not curious; not inquisitive or observant; inattentive; indifferent.
  • sceptical — inclined to skepticism; having an attitude of doubt: a skeptical young woman who will question whatever you say.
All 3 Antonyms of investigatory

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